Name: Red-Chile Oil
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes about 1/4 cup
Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut oil; 1 tablespoon dried hot red-pepper flakes

We like to make up a batch of this oil and keep it on hand for seasoning Asian dishes just before serving.

Cooks' note:

Oil keeps, covered and chilled, 3 months. Bring to room temperature before using.

Recipe information

Total Time
30 min
Yield
Makes about 1/4 cup

Ingredients

1/4 cup peanut oil

1 tablespoon dried hot red-pepper flakes

Preparation

Heat oil with red-pepper flakes in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, swirling pan occasionally, until red-pepper flakes begin to sizzle, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour into a heatproof bowl and cool to room temperature. Stir before using.

TagsCondiment Asian Chile Vegetable Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegan Keto Easy Quick Make Ahead 5 Ingredients or Fewer 30 Minutes or Less Fry Gourmet

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